Miles for Memories' Sherii Sherban announces that the Calhoun County Sheriff's Department has now been trained to assist with Miles for Memories ID bracelets.

The ID Bracelet Program provides support for a person in the early stages of dementia to continue to be active.  It allows emergency and medical info to be stored and accessed by emergency personnel when a person is found. Click to hear more about how it works and where they can be obtained.

Episode Resources

Miles for Memories website
Miles for Memories technology
Sherii Sherban talks to Community Matters about MFM technology
Creating Dementia Solutions: Emergency Responders Embrace 'Help Home' Technology

ABOUT MILES FOR MEMORIES

Miles For Memories is a Calhoun County, Michigan organization created in 2013 to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s Disease. Later in 2014, the vision was expanded to include all types of dementia. MFM raises money each year through sponsorships, community events, and grants to gather funds to create local programming for both the person living with dementia and the caregiver. Along with local efforts, 20% of the funds to prevention-related dementia research. Miles for Memories is a committee of 70-plus volunteers and are always looking for more to get involved.

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